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Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is located between the myocardium and visceral pericardium, distinguishing it from other visceral adipose tissues.
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EAT is associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and is being explored as a therapeutic target due to its unique secretomic profile.
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EAT plays a dual role, providing cardioprotective effects under physiological conditions while promoting inflammation and fibrosis under pathological conditions.
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Various imaging techniques, including echocardiography, CT, and MRI, are used to assess EAT and evaluate its relationship with CVD risk.
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EAT-derived extracellular vesicles may contribute to CVD progression, highlighting EAT's potential as both a biomarker and a therapeutic target.
